The average train between Birmingham International and Edinburgh takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham International to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham International and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham International is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham International station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.
Birmingham International to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham International to Edinburgh train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Birmingham International to Edinburgh train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Birmingham International and Edinburgh is 400.9 km. The road distance is 485 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham International to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.